Sharon J. Merchant

District: 83 -- Republican

Part of Palm Beach

Committee Membership for 1998 - 2000 Term

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Palm Beach Gardens
Occupation:  Executive Vice President, Equipment Rental Service
Education:  Florida State University, B.S., International Affairs, 1986
Born:  August 30, 1963, West Palm Beach, FL
Religious Affiliation:  Episcopal
Recreational Interest:  softball, golf, gym, walking

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 1992, reelected subsequently
Palm Beach Legislative Delegation Chair 1994-1995, Vice Chair 1993-1994

Affiliations

Palm Beach County Republican Executive Committee
Republican Club of the Palm Beaches, Federated
Northside Republican Club
Young Republicans of the Palm Beaches
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Executive Women of the Palm Beaches
National Association of Women in Construction
National Association of Women Business Owners
Seminole Boosters
American Legislative Exchange Council Telecommunication & Information Technology Task Force
Transportation Task Force Member
Florida Defense Conversion and Transition Com

Highlights

Florida Library Association Distinguished Legislator Award 1998
Florida Chamber of Commerce Roll Call Award 1993 through 1998
Association for Retarded Citizens Legislator 1995
Republican Caucus Champion for Economic Development Award 1994
Florida Sheriffs Association Leadership Award 1994
Florida Economic Development Council Legislator 1994